Pharmaceutical Consultant Ii, Department Of Health Services; Specialist

Position: PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (SPECIALIST)
Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

Under the direction of the Pharmaceutical Program Consultant, Chief of Enteral and Medical Supplies Benefits Branch, Pharmacy Benefits Division, the Pharmaceutical Consultant II (PC II) (Specialist) provides clinical support of outpatient disposable medical supplies and enteral formula which includes the review of product petitions, product categories, data analytics involving claims utilization and pricing considerations, reporting, and provide oversight of the Branch's analysts analysis work.

Collaborate with Fiscal Intermediaries to support, change, and update the Branch's policies for the Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Rx program. The PC II specialist will perform other work as required.

The PC II reviews, evaluates and recommends potential product coverage updates, exclusion of, or changes to pharmacy-billed outpatient disposable medical supplies which are covered, contracted, considered for coverage, or petitioned benefits. Reviews current national protocols that impact these products. Analyzes state and federal law, regulation and policy changes or potential impact on the Medi-Cal enteral nutrition formula and medical supplies coverage program.

The Pharmaceutical Consultant II (Specialist) qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $11,365.00

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.

This job control has been posted as "until filled". Applications will be reviewed on the following internal cut-off dates until a hire has been made: 01/02/26, 01/23/26, 02/13/26, 02/27/26

NOTE:

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the Cal Careers website to take the exam for this classification. Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

This is a statewide recruitment, and the position may be located in the following locations:
Sacramento County (Reporting building - 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814);
Los Angeles County (Reporting building - 311 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013)

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-501646

Position #(s):

-001

Working Title:

Enteral and Medical Supplies Benefits Specialist

Classification:

PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (SPECIALIST)

$7,857.00 - $11,365.00

This classification will also receive an additional Recruitment and Retention (R&R) differential of $2000.00 per month.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Part Time - 1/2 Time

Department Information

DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

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Special Requirements

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